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First Bakers UMC to host Bible study
McCLURE -- First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church will also host a youth group for individuals under age 18 on the first Thursday of each month, except July.
Schrader UMC to host special speakers
MILROY -- Schrader United Methodist Church will host the following speakers during its 8:30 a.m. services:
• Aug. 30 -- Pastor Bernard Carpenter
• Sept. 6 -- Pastor John Looney
• Sept. 13 -- Chip Baumgardner
Stony Run Mission upcoming events
McALISTERVILLE -- Upcoming events at Stony Run Mission, 2825 Evendale Hill Rd., McAlisterville:
• Aug. 30 -- Danny Funderburk will share at 6 p.m. at Evendale Park. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at the church.
• Sept. 6 -- Pastor Nick Smith will share at 9:15 a.m. There is no evening service.
• Sept. 13 -- Todd Zike will share at 10:15 a.m. Nick Smith will share at 6 p.m.
• Sept. 20 -- The Lebanon Valley Gospel Band will be at Stony Run Mission at 2:30 p.m. There is no evening service.
• Sept. 27 -- Stony Run Mission's 16th annual Riding on Faith Tractor Service is being held at Basom Park in Richfield at 10 a.m. with Jeremy Goodling. Rain date is Oct 4. Bring your lawn chairs.
Worship services at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
McALISTERVILLE -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 420 Main St. in McAlisterville.
Watch our services live on our Facebook page or posted on our YouTube Channel and website, www.trinitymcalisterville.org. Worship begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Social Time and Children’s and Adult Sunday School take place after worship. Check our website and Facebook page to find out more about what’s coming up at TLC.
Join us in worship Aug. 30 for worship with a special healing service. There will be anointing with oil and time for individual prayer. Christmas Angels sign-ups begin Sept. 8. Please call the church office to sign up.
Services at Upper Room Worship Center Cafe Church
BELLEVILLE -- Worship services at the Upper Room Worship Center Cafe’ Church, 4567 E. Main St., Belleville, are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. God loves you and so do we.
Services at Grace Baptist Church in Port Royal
PORT ROYAL -- Services at Grace Baptist Church, Spruce Hill Grange, 20378 Rte. 75 S. in Port Royal.
• Sunday worship -- 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Sunday School -- 9 a.m.
• Wednesday Bible study and youth program -- 7 p.m.
For more information, call (717) 527-4296.
Port Royal Lutheran Parish news
PORT ROYAL -- We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Port Royal Lutheran Church is located at 402 Market St., Port Royal. Care meals are delivered the first Wednesday of each month. Quilters meet each Monday at 9 a.m. For more information, call (717) 527-4152.
Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren
LEWISTOWN -- Services at Parkview Church of the Brethren, 990 Parcheytown Rd., Lewistown:
Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome.
Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church services
MIFFLINTOWN -- Centre Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation continues to meet every Sunday in the community room of the church at 9259 William Penn Hwy., Mifflintown. Social hour begins at 10:15 a.m. Church services begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for fellowship and services.
We continue to pray for those who are sick, grieving or just struggling.
Events / services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren
MIFFLINTOWN -- Worship services at Free Spring Church of the Brethren, 670 Free Spring Church Rd., Mifflintown:
Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday: Meet in the Middle in place of Sunday School with food and fellowship.
Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church
BELLEVILLE -- Services at West Kish Presbyterian Church, 3820 W. Main St., Belleville are Sundays at 9:30 a.m. followed by children and adult Sunday school.
St. Mark's Dormantown Lutheran Church services
McCLURE -- St. Mark's Dormantown Lutheran Church, 821 Dormantown Rd., McClure, Sunday services at 9 a.m.
Resurrection OPC extending its ministry
LEWISTOWN- Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church, located in State College, is looking to extend its ministry of Biblical preaching, God-centered worship, and serious Christianity for real life into Lewistown and the surrounding Mifflin and Juniata Counties region.
Resurrection: Lewistown is holding weekly Sunday morning worship services at 9:30 a.m. at the LUMINA Center gymnasium (18 E. 3rd St.). This is an outreach of Resurrection Orthodox Presbyterian Church in State College, aimed at exploring the possible formation of a church plant in Lewistown. For information, visit resurrectionopc.org/lewistown, write to pastor@resurrectionopc.org, or call (814) 206-0186.
Services at Grove Memorial UMC in Lewistown
LEWISTOWN -- Grove Memorial United Methodist Church, 611 S. Main St., Lewistown,
services and programs each Sunday:
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Traditional service 11 a.m.
Contemporary service with children's program at 6 p.m.
Bethel AME Church Center for Hope Celebrate Recovery
LEWISTOWN -- Celebrate Recovery is held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Bethel AME Church – the Center for Hope, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown. The program is a faith-based 12-step for individuals and family members of those in recovery from life, addiction, trauma and grief. Visit hopeinlewistown.org.
Grace United Methodist Church ministry and program
LEWISTOWN -- Ministry and program at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown.
"Rejoicing Spirits" is an innovative and inclusive ministry, offering a lively and meaningful Christian worship service and fellowship time. The service is modified to more readily engage people with disabilities, but remains inspiring and meaningful to everyone who attends, including family, friends and the local supportive community.
• Rejoicing Spirits will be held Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. All dates at 10 a.m.
"Create" is a monthly gathering of God's creative creation. Bring your own supplies or use provided supplies. Experience is not necessary, just a passion for expressing faith through art.
• Create event is held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call (717) 248-5311 or email secretary@gracelewistown.org.
Services at St. Paul's (Erdley's) Lutheran Church
MIDDLEBURG -- Sunday services at St. Paul's (Erdley's) Lutheran Church, 2337 Erdley's Church Rd., Middleburg at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome.
Services and events at St. John's Lutheran Church
BELLEVILLE -- Services and events at St. John's Lutheran Church, 3597 W. Main St., Belleville.
• Worship services Sunday at 9 a.m.
Special music at Rhodes Memorial UMC
LEWISTOWN -- Special music at Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church, 500 Highland Ave., Lewistown during 9 a.m. services:
• Aug. 30 -- Brian and Jayde Worley sing with their own accompaniment.
Joy Night and KidSings at Ellen Chapel Church
LEWISTOWN -- Joy Nights and KidSings will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ellen Chapel Church, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown. Geared for children in preschool through sixth grade, the session will teach a Bible lesson, singing and offer a snack and craft. The session will be held Aug. 30. For information, call (717) 994-2765 or (717) 364-7254.
Upcoming events at Delaware Mennonite Church
EAST SALEM -- Upcoming events at Delaware Mennonite Church, 16 Delaware Church, Rd., East Salem:
• Aug. 30 -- Fifth Sunday hymn sing at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
5th Quarter Outreach at Lewistown Assembly of God Church
LEWISTOWN -- Mifflin County youth leaders are partnering with Lewistown Assembly of God Church, 160 Summit Dr., Lewistown to host a 5th Quarter Outreach on Friday Sept. 18 from 9 to 11 p.m. following the football game. This event is open to all students in 7th to 12th grade. This event is completely free and will include food and drinks, gift card giveaways, games, music and a powerful message. We hope to see you there.
'Sanctuary' at Ellen Chapel
LEWISTOWN -- Join Ellen Chapel for monthly evenings of singing, fellowship and encouragement in a relaxed coffeehouse setting at Ellen Chapel Fellowship Hall, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown. Come sing with us. All are welcome. Fall dates are:
• Saturday, Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Pastors invited to submit messages
LEWISTOWN -- The Sentinel invites area religious leaders to submit columns for "Professions of Faith" in the Sentinel's weekly religion section. Interested individuals may contact Tom Laub at living@lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 39127. Sermons should be limited to 800 words. Exceptions may be made at the editor's discretion.